It was Sunday morning. We were all in the barn trying to stay out of the melting snow and mud.
JohnnyCashCat sensed that everyone was pretty mellow and came out of the feed room to join us.
I picked him up and held him across my shoulder as I was scratching George's butt with my other hand.
Johnny got bored after awhile and took a little walk...
Johnny got bored after awhile and took a little walk...
....out of my arms and right across George's back.
George had long ago taught Deets to ride bareback and didn't seem to mind his new passenger.
Johnny was surprisingly calm when Alan got up in his face.
No words were exchanged that I could hear, but Johnny must have muttered something to get Alan to back off.
Judging by how loudly Johnny was purring, I figured he'd ride along for as long as George would let him.
Me: If you're going to sit up there, let me show you the proper technique for burro butt scratching.
Johnny's a fast learner.
He also figured out a very clever way to dismount. I'll save those pictures for tomorrow.
Me: Hey, Johnny, look over here for a second.
Johnny: What are you laughing at?
What an amazing set of photos! That is usually the kind of scenario that when you grab the camera, everyone heads for the hills. That last one is just PERFECT! Thanks for starting my Monday with a laugh!
ReplyDeleteOhhh myyy, an 'encore en blonde'. I know I won't stop smiling today! And yeah, Photographer Extraordinaire would see that she can line up those two sets of ears... You all just knock me out!
ReplyDeleteMakes me happy to see everybody bonding into one big lovey doughball.
ReplyDeleteOnly Longears need apply to be a part of this herd!
ReplyDeleteJohnny's got bunny ears, hilarious! Great shots.
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Els
oh my goodness, that cat is so interesting !! took a while but boy he feels right at home with the whole bunch doesn't he? so cute !!! Jeanne in SC
ReplyDeleteThe last photo made me LOL. Johnny looks GOOD in burro ears!
ReplyDeleteUnbelieveable! Johnny is just the coolest cat with the BEST ears!
ReplyDeleteWhat a Deets flashback!!! I'd never would have thought! Way to go Johnny-boy. Amazing :)
ReplyDeletePurrfect picture!
ReplyDeleteYes, I've learned to keep the coffee cup away from my lips while I'm scrolling! Love the cadonkey photo!
ReplyDeletei was grinning like the Cheshire cat all the way through and at the last photo burst out laughing. HILARIOUS photo and I love love love every single shot today.. amazing and fun.. so happy JC is fitting in...or should i say ON
ReplyDeleteYou're so lucky, to have found JohnnyCashCat.
ReplyDeleteOh Em GEEEEEE!!!! I figured it was coming, as the series of photos went along ... then, there it was. Happy dancing on the burro butt! You have totally made my morning. Thank you, thank you for sharing your wonderful collection of critters with us!
ReplyDeletethanks for the giggle JCC :)
ReplyDeleteOh Lord - I am laughing so loud right now! That last picture is priceless. Thank you Carson for once again putting a smile on my face!
ReplyDeletePerfect parting shot!
ReplyDeleteThat is hilarious. It's wonderful to see how much he has settled in to the family and is trusting more. Johnny hit the jackpot when he moved to the 7MSN.
ReplyDeleteThat didn't take long at all! ;D
ReplyDeleteFeral. Yeah. Not so much. George needed a cat.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is that it was true destiny when Johnny Cash Cat came to 7MSN. He totally belongs there with all of you!!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a hoot! Johnny Cashcat is quite something. You're going to have to come up w/ a new moniker for him .. somehow, I don't think "feral beast" fits him any longer! :)
ReplyDeleteMaggy
And someone thought he was a ferral barn cat? They just didn't know he needed his true family. So glad he found them to love.
ReplyDeleteSo love the cadonkey photo!
Lisa G in TN
Will everyone allow Johnny to do the magic paw massage thingie on their butts? Wonder if he might try that trick on Hank?
ReplyDeleteThat last shot of JCC with a set of big ears had me laughing out loud, too! Too doggone cute!!
Hugs from CO ... Marcia
Priceless! That last shot had me laughing out loud!
ReplyDeletePerfectly wonderful set of barn pix! JCC has got it figured out, right up to the face in his face.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see tomorrow's dismount!
Cheers,
Jo, Stella and Zkhat
I cannot believe that you could 'see' those ears lining up through your camera lens. I'm so happy that JC has found a warm spot to sit and can reciprocate by giving butt scratches. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great set of pictures, love the burrocat ears!
ReplyDeleteLinda you are something else...amazing pictures. I just love it when all the critters are in harmony with each other. Life is GOOOOOOD hugs to all.
ReplyDeleteWell, that looks like a win/win for both parties. Nothing beats sharing a little body heat and the butt scratch, well, that's a bonus. Johnny's fitting in very nicely there, I can see.
ReplyDeleteThat last shot though! Oh my gawd. Tell me that's going in next year's calendar! xoxo
Blessings,
Carolynn
All is well at the 7MSN. Love. And we are having a better day for knowing it . . . and seeing it. There's something about different species co-habiting that makes the world feel right. Becky
ReplyDeleteThat last shot is priceless. I has to go on your next calendar.
ReplyDeleteThanks for making today start with a smile and a laugh.
ReplyDeleteOh that Johnny Cat! What ever will he learn next!!!? Love the story and the pictures are awesome. Can't wait for the dismount!
ReplyDeleteThat made my day! Miss you guys!
ReplyDeleteI gave you a shout out today over at my place. *smile*
ReplyDeleteAh ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
ReplyDeleteHilarious...and so surprising! I didn't see that coming, given how flighty he has been around the equine!
Love you Johnny!!
I love it! Love it love it love it!
ReplyDeleteahhahahahha ..... I just knew it would happen...you got the perfect line up and then, the perfect shot....
ReplyDeleteHahahaha so amazing
ReplyDeleteYes!! on the "ears" pic and echoing Carolynn's and Redhorse's hope for that pic to make it into the next calendar (along w/ Wynonna and the chickens, of course).
ReplyDeleteCarson - Every once in a very great while, a cat comes along that is SOMETHING. SPECIAL. I have been loving seeing Johnny's determination and intelligence. The fact that he is here with you now is no accident. The "cosmic dating service" sure got it right! His story is an awesome thing to watch unfold.
ReplyDeleteTotally off the topic of awesome and amazing orange kittehs - was perusing an old post of yours and saw Lucy's anchor brand. Don't know if your friend ever followed up on researching that
info for you, but a few months ago I read that wild burros captured at the China Lake Naval Weapons Station, located between the Mojave desert and Death Valley in So. Calif, are given that brand. I wish I could re-find the link - I've spent some time googling this a.m. and have struck out.
- denver
Oh yes, I'm laughing here in Georgia! Johnny is one smart, resourceful cat!! The rules at my house are everyone scratches their own butts, but then we don't have an awesome cat like Johnny. Love ya'll!!
ReplyDeleteLove the shot of johnny longears cashcat!! Girl, don't know how you can get such amazing pics but I always love each and everyone.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited! Today I received my 2014 7Msn calendar.
It was one of my Christmas presents to myself. It will be one of my Favorites!
Thanks for the chuckle..
Hugs,
Deb in Viola, Ks
LOL Perfect timing!!! SWEET way to start my day! Here's some CUTE PICS(about 20 or so) Guaranteed to make YOU smile and there's a DONKEY in them!!! Can't wait to see Johnny's dismount 2morrow!
ReplyDeletehttp://now.msn.com/cute-photos-show-why-2013-was-the-best-year-ever
Johnny wants to be an honorary longear! Love the photos of him on George!
ReplyDeleteI think there is some of Deets spirit in JCC :)
ReplyDeleteLOL! Love the last photo! Big ears look good on JCC. :)
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NE Okla
We just got our new calendar and love but gotta say one of those photos should be in the next one ;) Symbiosis in picture form.
ReplyDeletewaouw Lnda you are fantastic, you catpured so perfectly this moment between Johnny and the burros! how precious, all the pictures, even Alan's surprise, Johnny on George and then the scratchiing and the ears! how GREAT! thank you, you put a big smile on my face! I love Johnny he is a very special cat indeed
ReplyDeleteI think it's quite simple: Johnny CashCat is channeling Deets!! Great set of photos, gave my Monday a good start...and then the "Better to hear you with" double ears!! Thanks so much for putting together these fantastic posts :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat?? That cat. Quickly becoming head of the herd.
ReplyDeleteThat made me laugh until I cried. That last picture will probably go viral on Facebook with all kinds of captions.
ReplyDeleteJCC! You've come a long way, baby!
ReplyDeleteJoyce S
I think you should call him, "Johnny Cool Cat"! Yes, he has come a LONG way! Not sure, however, if he'll be able to do this on Hank! Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I missed this post when it was new! Wonderful. That last photo is a gem!
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